Streamwood Newsletter - March 2013

Streamwood Environmental Education Day (SEED)And Art Appreciation Around the World

March 2013

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The Consolidated Election will be held onApril 9, 2013. Many local electedpositions are up for your considerationincluding Village President, Village Clerk,Vil lage Trustee, TownshipCommissioners, Library District, ParkDistrict and School District Boards. Tocheck your voter registration or thelocation of your polling place, visit theCook County Clerk’s website atwww.cookcountyclerk.com.

Once again, Streamwood Village Hall isan Early Voting site. Early voting will beoffered at Village Hall (301 East IrvingPark Road) in Room 103 (Lower Level).Village Hall will be open for early votingMonday through Saturday, from 9:00am-5:00 pm. Early voting will run fromMonday, March 25 through Saturday,April 6. You must have a government-issued photo ID in order to participate inearly voting.

The Village’s Natural Resource Conservancy Commission (NRCC) invites every-one to learn about protecting our natural resources. Start the day out by thegarage in the back of Village Hall for the Natural Resource ConservancyCommission’s Streamwood Environmental Education Day (SEED).

From 10:00 am-3:00 pm, representatives from various groups will pro-vide information on gardening, water quality, native plantings, recycling,and energy conservation. Enjoy the popular birds of prey demonstration.Hybrid vehicles from local car dealers will also be on display.

The event will again offer e-waste collections. Recycle your PC and lap-top computers, cellphones, computer cables,keyboards, MP3 players,video game consoles andmore.

When you’re finished atVillage Hall, simply walkdown the path to PoplarCreek Library for the ArtAppreciation around theWorld exhibit. The Community Relations Commission promotes “Unity inDiversity” and invites everyone to learn about our cultural heritagesthrough art.

This event features displays of two- and three-dimensional art created by local artisansincluding paintings, woodwork, jewelry andmore, such as these pieces from past years.Artisans will also be present to discuss their workthroughout the afternoon. The exhibit is open1:00-4:00 pm.

We welcome everyone to attend these freeevents.

Consolidated Electionsand Early Voting

Art Appreciation ExpoSaturday, April 271:00 pm – 4:00 pm

SEED Environmental EventSaturday, April 2710:00 am – 3:00 pm

E-Waste Collection!10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Billie Roth Kittie KopitkeMichael Baumer William Carlson James Cecille William Harper Guy Patterson Mary Thon

Recent Board ActionsVillage Awarded Energy GrantsThe Village was recently award two grantsfrom theDepartment ofCommerce andE c o n o m i cOpportunity forthe installation ofenergy efficientl ighting. Over$34,000 hasbeen allocated toinstall new lightsat all three FireStations and Public Works.

Labor Contracts ApprovedThe Village Board passed resolutions approv-ing contracts for Public Works and FireDepartment personnel. Both contractsaddressed wage and benefit issues, andincluded changes to certain employee bene-fits to better manage long-term costs. Thenew Fire and Public Works contracts expire inDecember 2015.

2013 Road ProgramIt’s a sure sign of spring! The Village Boardapproved a resolution allocating over $1.2million in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for usein our annual Street Improvement Program.Since 1989, the Village has dedicated its MFTfunds to maintaining our infrastructure. TheVillage anticipates reconstructing, resurfac-ing, and repairing over 4.5 miles of streetsthroughout the community in 2013.

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Village Board NewsPay Your Water Bill by Phone or On-LineThe Village now offers water bill payment 24/7. Pay on-line or by phone – at your convenience. To use ourautomated telephone system, call 1-877-690-3729 and press “2321” when prompted for the “jurisdictioncode.” Simply have your water account number, total amount due, and credit or debit card available. Yourwater account number and total amount due are located in the lower right-hand corner of your water bill.Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. It’s safe, fast, and secure!

You may also pay your water bill on-line by visiting www.streamwood.org. Click on our E-Pay logo tobe securely linked to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office E-PAY website. There is no fee for either service.

Shop Smart. Shop Local. Shop Streamwood!Last year, the Village unveiled an interactive, on-line directory of businesses. The ShopStreamwood initiative helps you find what you need locally, and supports our busi-ness community. Local businesses contribute over $5 million in sales taxes annually.Many local business owners live in our community. They employ your friends andneighbors. They participate in local events and support our local communityorganizations.

Shopping locally supports the businesses that make our community work. ShopSmart. Shop Local. Shop Streamwood!

Let Rain Water Get to the Storm DrainsMelting snow and heavy spring rains can cause serious prob-lems. When water can’t be absorbed by open areas, becauseof streets, sidewalks and buildings, it is directed into stormdrains. The storm drains carry the water directly to localponds, and then to Poplar Creek. This prevents water poolingin the streets and flooding area homes. Please help keep ourstorm drains clear. Do not push leaves, grass clippings or other debris into the storm drains.

Coyotes in the SuburbsCoyote sightings are on the rise. Spring is when they are most active. These nocturnal animals want to avoidhumans, but some contact is unavoidable. Be careful driving at night. Keep an eye on small pets. Neverfeed these or other wild animals. Placing food out on the ground attracts bunnies and birds, as well as mice,squirrels, and raccoons. These smaller animals attract hawks, coyotes, and other dangerous predators.

Ask a Pharmacist Program at Hanover TownshipHanover Township, in partnership with CVS, is offering an Ask a Pharmacistprogram to help residents learn more about their prescriptions and potentialdrug interactions, as well as Medicare Part D options. This free service will beavailable at the Hanover Township Senior Center (240 S Route 59, Bartlett)on the first Friday of every month, from 10:00 am -12:00 pm.

To learn more, contact the Office of Community Health at (630) 483-5665 or at [email protected].

Curbside Yardwaste Collection ReturnsYou may place yardwaste for collection at the curbside starting on April 1. All yardwaste must be in brownKraft paper bags or designated trash cans (33 gallons or less). Yardwaste stickers for designated cans areavailable at Village Hall for $1.00. Stickers are not needed if using Kraft bags.

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Message From The Village President

Sincerely,

Billie D. Roth, Village President

2nd Annual Hanover Township Job Fair

Thank You for Recycling!

2013 DARE Graduates

The Village is veryexcited about two freecommunity events wehope everyone in theVil lage is able toattend. On April 27,we will be hosting anenvironmental educa-tion event and an artappreciation expo.Our Natural ResourceC o n s e r v a n c yCommission will onceagain hold itsS t r e a m w o o dE n v i r o n m e n t a lEducation Day (SEED) on the grounds of Village Hall. Last year’s event wasvery successful. Visitors enjoyed learning about conserving our natural resources,looking at the latest hybrid cars, and were amazed by a live demonstration onbirds of prey. This year’s event promises to be just as informative. Back by pop-ular demand, we will also be offering e-waste collections from 10:00 am-2:00pm. Come out and learn how to be a great steward of our environment!

In addition to our SEED event, our Community Relations Commission is hostingits 6th Annual Art Appreciation around the World exhibit at PoplarCreek Library. Come learn about the various cultural heritages in our commu-nity through art. The exhibit will be open from 1:00-4:00 pm. Poplar CreekLibrary is easily accessed by a path that runs south from Village Hall. Visit theSEED event, and walk over to the Art Exhibit.

We recently had the pleasure of attending graduation ceremonies for our fifthgrade DARE classes at Oakhill, Glenbrook, Sunnydale, Ridge Circle, andSt. John’s. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) helps children learn how tosay “no” to drugs. It also gives students the skills and strategies to make betterlife choices. Children read essays regarding the impact the program had on theirlives, and how it informs them. I am always amazed by the honesty and insightour children show in expressing their appreciation for the program, and for thelessons learned. I would like to thank DARE Officer Matt Stastny for his dedi-cation and enthusiasm. Congratulations, graduates!

The summer season is right around the corner – and with summer, comes anumber of additional community-wide celebrations. We look forward to see-ing you at our annual Memorial Day ceremony on May 26, the 4th of Julyfireworks display at Dolphin Park, and, of course, please keep July 26through July 28 open for Summer Celebration. This year’s theme is The Bestof Broadway. Come out and celebrate summer with us!

April 9 is the Consolidated Election. Make your voice heard! Exercise yourright to vote!

President Roth congratulates recent DARE essay winnersand graduates.

Fifth graders at Glenbrook, Oakhill, Ridge Circle, St. John’s, andSunnydale Schools recently completed their DARE classes. Drug Abuse ResistanceEducation (DARE) helps children learn how to address peer pressure, say “no” todrugs, and make better life choices. Students read essays, performed skits, andreceived recognition for their efforts from Village President Roth and members of theVillage Board. Congratulations, graduates!

The Natural Resource Conservancy Commission is pleased to report that over 1,400lbs. of holiday lights were recycled during the past year. Thank you for recycling!

On March 21, from 2:00-5:00 pm, Hanover Township willhost its 2nd Annual Job Fair with State Representative FredCrespo. Over 35 employers will be at the Township Senior Center(240 S Route 59, Bartlett) with current job openings at all levels.Bring your resume and be ready for on-the-spot interviews. Employers wishing tohave a table at the fair can call (630) 540-9085 to register.

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VillageInformation

Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke • Email: [email protected]

POLICE WILL ENFORCE BLOCKING THE SIDEWALK STARTING MARCH 1. Please donot park over the sidewalks between 7:00 am -9:00 pm weekdays, and 9:00 am -9:00 pm onthe weekends.

EARLY VOTING STARTS MARCH 25: Early Voting will be held at Village Hall, Mondaythrough Saturday from 9:00 am -5:00 pm. Early voting will run from March 25 through April 6.

EXPANDED HOURS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: TheCommunity Development Department will remain open on Thursday evenings until 7:00 pmstarting on March 14.

BLOOD DRIVE – APRIL 24: The next Blood Drive will be held at Village Hall on April 24from 2:00-8:00 pm. To register, please call Jan Klee at (630) 289-9599. Give the gift of life!

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CPR forHealthcareProvidersThe Streamwood FireDepartment continues tooffer CPR classes for healthcare providers whoneed certification for employment. The next class-es are scheduled for March 9 and April 13. Thecost is $50 for residents ($65 for non-residents).Contact the Fire Department at (630) 736-3650,or visit us on-line at www.streamwood.org,for a complete schedule of classes for 2013.

Guns N Hoses – April 5Off-duty personnel from the Streamwood Policeand Fire Departments battle each other on thebasketball court for bragging rights! The annualevent raises funds to benefit local charities andStreamwood families in need. This year's gamewill be held on Friday, April 5 at StreamwoodHigh School. Tickets can be purchased at VillageHall, the police or fire stations, or online atwww.streamwoodgnh.org.

Daylight Savings Time –March 10Daylight Savings Timebegins at 2:00 am onSunday, March 10.When you changeyour clocks, don’t forget to check the batteries onyour smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Walking Inspections ProgramThe Village will once again launch its WalkingInspections Program in May. If you live in aneighborhood scheduled to be inspected, you willreceive a letter regarding the program and whenpersonnel will be in your area. If you have anyquestions, please contact the CommunityDevelopment Department at (630) 736-3839.

Please Remove All HolidayLightsPlease remember to remove temporary lights.Damaged or frayed lights can pose a serious riskfor fire. Code Enforcement officers will warn resi-dents who still have lights up.

Branch Pick-up ScheduleThe 2013 Curbside Branch Pick-up program will begin April 1. The Village is divided into four areas. Pleasecheck the map to determine your area. Each area is picked up only once per month.

Place your branches on the parkway, with the cut ends facing the street, by 6:00 am on the designated datefor your area. Branches should be no greater than six inches (6”) in diameter, though they may be any length.

Please remember – It is important to have your branches out Monday morning. Please be patient if your branches arestill at the curb Monday afternoon. They will be picked up during your pick-up week.

Area 1 Area 2(North of Schaumburg Rd) (West of Oltendorf Rd)April 1 April 8May 6 May 13June 3 June 10July 1 July 8August 5 August 12September 3 September 9October 7 October 14

Area 3 Area 4(East of Oltendorf Rd) (South of Irving Park Rd)April 15 April 22May 20 May 28June 17 June 24July 15 July 22August 19 August 26September 16 September 23October 21 October 28

Thank you for your help and participation in this program; if youhave any questions please contact the Forestry Division of PublicWorks at (630) 736-3850.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

A. Sometimes a permit is required to remove a tree on private property.Applications are available on-line or at the Public Works Department. There is no charge for the permit.We will check the tree for you for free!

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CommunityNews

Community Shred – March 2Avoid identity theft! Get rid of old bank statements and other paperwork safely. Hanover Township will hosta community shred at their campus (250 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett) on March 2, from 8:30 am-12:00 noon.

Spring Break Open GymLooking for something for the kids to do over spring break that’s bothfun and free? Join your friends at Open Gym, March 25 – 29, between12:00 – 4:00 pm. Please call Hanover Township Youth and FamilyServices at (630) 483-5799 for locations and further details.

Radon AwarenessResidents of Cook County are encouragedto test their home for radon, a naturallyoccurring radioactive gas that can seep intoa house through cracks or other openings.It’s easy to test for radon and simple to fix,if necessary. Cook County has kits whichcan be ordered for $7 through the County’sDepartment of Environmental Control. Formore information, call the RadonAwareness Hotline at (708) 865-6177.

GO GREEN –Reduce, Recycle andRestore!The Natural Resource Conservancy Commissionwants you to reduce, recycle and restore this spring!

Reduce Your Energy BillsThe U.S. Department of Energy, Nicor, ComEd, andarea non-profits are offering a cost-saving pro-gram called Energy Impact Illinois to help areahomeowners make their homes more comfortableand energy efficient. The program offers a homeenergy assessment for as low as $99. A contractorwill test your home, check the efficiency of yourappliances, and provide a detailed report of rec-ommended work. You are under no obligation toproceed with the work. To apply for the programor for more information, call (847) 323-6454 orvisit www.energyimpactillinois.org.

Recycle ElectronicsThe Natural Resource Conservancy Commission isoffering e-waste recycling at its SEED event on April27. What about the rest of the year?

• SuperTarget offers recycling stations in stores,which accept small electronics such as cell phonesand MP3 players, as well as ink cartridges.

• Staples accepts old office electronics (limit ofsix items per customer per day). They will alsoexchange old ink cartridges for StaplesRewards, which you can use on future pur-chases. Contact stores for details.

• Wal-Mart Stores offer an on-line programwhere customers can earn eGift Cards when theytrade in used electronics, including cell phones,laptops, MP3 players, and more. For more infor-mation, visit www.walmart.cexchange.com.

Restore Parkway TreesOur 50/50 Parkway Tree Program lets you pur-chase trees for the parkway at a significant sav-ings! You pay 50% of the cost of the tree, and theVillage pays the rest and takes care of the installa-tion. Tree planting on private property, for the fullprice of the tree plus a $25 service charge per tree,is available when purchased through this program.Parkway tree costs start at $85. Tree prices for pri-vate planting can range from $160-$275 depend-ing on species. For a complete list of trees, prices,and an order form, visit the Village’s website atwww.streamwood.org, or drop by Village Hall.Deadline for tree orders is March 20. For moreinformation, call Public Works at (630) 736-3850.

Streamwood Summer Celebration 2013Sponsored by Streamwood Chamber of CommerceStreamwood Park District �� Village of Streamwood

Held atHoosier Grove Park

700 W. Irving Park Road

Friday, July 265-11 p.m.

Saturday, July 27Noon-11 p.m.

Sunday, July 28Noon-8 p.m.

Parade �� Fireworks �� Kiddie Rides �� Golf OutingFamily Attractions �� Food �� Beer Tent �� Entertainment

Streamwood Oaks Golf Club

9 Hole-Par 36 Championship Course

Opening March 15weather permitting

Start of Season RateMarch 15-April 30

$12 green fees � $18 with cart

League openings availableFor information and tee times call (630) 483-1881On-line reservations at streamwoodoaksgolf.com

565 Madison Drive, Streamwood, Illinois

Kiwanis TalentShow TryoutsStreamwood Kiwanis Club will hold try-outs for its Talent Show at SummerCelebration on Saturday, July 13 from12:00 noon-1:00 pm at Gymkhana.For details, please contact Sandy [email protected]

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Poplar Creek Library NewsSpring Storytimes

Spring Storytimes at the Poplar Creek Library begin the week of April 8.Registration will begin March 11. Call the Children’s Department at (630) 483-4923for more information or to register. Storytimes fill up quickly!

Butterfly DayMarch 14 is Butterfly Day! Join Miss Vynette for butterfly facts, funand crafts at 3:30-4:15 pm. For kids ages 7 and up. Call theChildren’s Department for more information.

Spring Break Chaos and KaraokeKids ages 6-11 can join Miss Lisa for noisy fun and games, a riveting read-aloud,and maybe beach ball volleyball, on March 27 at 2:00 pm. Come back on March28 at 1:00 pm for dancing and karaoke with Miss Roxy. Call the Children’sDepartment for details!

Tuesday Night Ducks?Join Miss Wendy for programs including Ducks, Ducks,Ducks on April 9 (ages 18-35 months, with caregivers) andDucklings on April 16 for children ages 3-4 years. All programs will start at 6:00pm. Call the Children’s Department to register.

Book Discussion Clubs are Back!The Library offers three different groups to match peoples’ busy schedules andreading interest. Some of the books available in March and April include A TreeGrows in Brooklyn, The Great Gatsby, and Glory in Death. For details and times,visit the Reader’s Advisory/Fiction Desk or contact Linda at (630) 483-4949.

Job Seeker WorkshopsPower Employment Workshops continue at the Library. Workshops are held inMeeting Room One, from 9:30 am-1:30 pm, March 16 and April 20. CallReception at (630) 483-4910 for details.

Online GeneologyThe Genealogy Club will meet Monday, March 18 from 7:30-9:00 pm. To sign-up, please contact Janice at (630) 483-4944.

Gail Borden NewsMarch into HealthCelebrate National Nutrition Month with Gail Borden’sMarch into Health! Hosted by Activate Elgin, March intoHealth challenges area residents to do healthy activities.

Do your own activities, or attend some of the free scheduled events such as a fam-ily fitness event, food workshops, sports demos and exercise sessions. Find aPassport to Fitness in the March/April Gail Borden Library Explorer newsletter.Enter the activities you’ve completed and return the passport to the library for achance to win prizes such as an Xbox Kinect Game System, golf package, Centre ofElgin memberships, free gymnastics sessions and more. Entry deadline is March 30.For more information, go to www.makingkanefitforkids.org/activateelgin/.

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series with Peter FletcherStraight from his Carnegie Hall appearance, Classical GuitaristPeter Fletcher will perform on April 21 at Gail Borden. Enjoy hisrendition of the Bach Chaconne and Suite Compostelana by theCatalan composer Federico Mompou (2013 is the 115th anniver-sary of Mompou’s birth). Fletcher will also perform music from Michael Praetorius’sTerpsichore, Jesu Joy of Mans Desiring by Bach and Villanesca by Spanish composerEnrique Granados. The one-hour performance begins at 2:00 pm in the CommunityRooms. Meet the artist and enjoy refreshments after the concert. Free tickets will beavailable April 1 at the Main Library and Rakow Branch.

BabyFest: Everything for Babies and ParentsThe Library is hosting a BabyFest on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 am -12:00 noon.Stop by or “stroller” into the Main Library to receive the latest baby information in thearea. Booths will feature health and wellness resources, community services, makeand take activities, and more. No registration is needed to attend this free event.

Discovery Science Expo 2013All students in grades K-12 in either the Gail Borden Libraryor U-46 School Districts are invited to participate in theDiscovery 2013 Science Expo on April 20. There is no cost to families or students.Registrations are due by March 15. Visit www.gailborden.info to register.

Parks &Libraries

Park NewsSPD Accreditation Award

Earlier this year, the Streamwood Park District was honoredat the annual Illinois Association of Park Districts Conferencewith the highest accreditation award in the State of Illinois.The Distinguished Park and Recreation Accredited Agency Award recognizes Districtsthat provide exceptional park and recreation services to their community andexceed standards of service. The award is only granted after an extensive andcomprehensive evaluation process. Congratulations!

Just My Luck!St. Patty’s Day fun for teams of two! Compete in fun ‘Minute to Win It’ familygames and challenges for points and prizes on Friday, March 15 at 6:00 pm atPark Place Family Recreational Center. Shamrock sweets and treats will beserved. Please register by March 13.

Egg-citing Easter Events!Circle Saturday, March 23 on your calendar. FREE Easter Egg Hunt at HoosierGrove Park, for children 8 years and younger. Hunt starts sharply at 11:15 am,for children 3 and under; 11:30 am for 4-6 year olds; and 11:45 am for 7-8 yearolds. The Hunt is co-sponsored by the Streamwood Women’s Club.

Splish splash around and join us for our Egg Dive in the Cool Pool on Friday,March 29 starting at 2:00 pm. The Egg Dive is geared to children ages 11 andunder, but children under 10 years old must be accompaniedby a paying adult/guardian (age 18 or older) at all times. Costfor the Dive is $5/child or $3/child with membership.

Bring your flashlights and hunt for Easter eggs in the dark!Join us Friday night March 29 for our annual Twilight EggHunt at Shady Oaks Park. Call for fees and registration.

Hop on down to the Hoosier Grove Barn for Breakfast with the Bunny onSaturday, March 30 at 10:00 am. Enjoy breakfast, crafts and games, and takeyour photo with Peter Cottontail. Make your reservations by March 26.

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U-46 School NewsRaising the Bar on ISATSchool District U-46 has made greatstrides to align itscurriculum andinstruction to thenew Common CoreState Standards.This statewide edu-cation init iativewill better prepareour students for college and career readiness.

As part of the Common Core process, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) hasraised the bar on the performance expectations of the Illinois StandardsAchievement Test (ISAT) in Math and English for elementary and middle school stu-dents. These higher expectations will cause the number of students who meet andexceed standards to drop significantly. This year, some students who previouslyexcelled on the ISAT will instead show the need for improvement.

These new expectations mean that U-46 students and staff will have to build on theknowledge and capabilities they had in previous years. Schools will continue to identifystudents who need extra help on their road to academic success. The new expectationsalso pave the way for the State to replace the ISAT tests in Math and English LanguageArts with the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)exams, which are scheduled to begin in the 2014-2015 school year.

Scholarly StudentsIn 2012, 262 students from School District U-46, including 32 from StreamwoodHigh School, were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student AssistanceCommission. These scholars rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors acrossthe State. U-46 continues to place the highest value on academic success for all stu-dents and has recently taken steps to expand access to advanced placement classes.

The BazingabotsA group of Eastview and Tefft seventh grade students recently competed in thePalatine regional of the First Lego League Robotics Tournament Series. The team,named the Bazingabots, received first place for their research project, whichinvolved the development of a custom golf tee for senior citizen golfers. The teamalso finished in the top three for their robot performance and technical design. TheBazingabots will go on to compete in the Illinois State tournament. Congratulationsand good luck!

Save the DateThe community is invited to attend a free Special Needs Parent Resource Fair onSaturday, March 2 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm at Elgin High School (1200 MaroonDrive, Elgin). The event, hosted by the Citizens Advisory Council and the U-46Special Education Department, is an opportunity for families to learn about the ser-vices and programs that local, regional, and state agencies provide for our specialneeds community. For detailed exhibitor information, as well as a full schedule ofevents, please visit the event page at http://cac_resourcefair.eventbrite.com.

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Billie D. Roth ……………………………Village PresidentKittie L. Kopitke ……………………………Village Clerk

TrusteesMichael Baumer ………………………………………………………………FinanceWilliam Carlson ……………………………………………………………LegislativeJames Cecille ……………………………………………………………Public SafetyWilliam Harper …………………………….........................................Public WorksGuy Patterson ………………………………………………………Community AffairsMary Thon ……………………………………………………Community Development

StaffGary O’Rourke ………………………………………………………Village ManagerJohn Peterson …………………………………………Community Development DirectorMary Johnson …………………………………………………………Finance DirectorChris Clark …………………………………………………………………Fire ChiefSharon Caddigan ………………………………………Planning/Human Resources DirectorJames Keegan ……………………………………………………………Police ChiefMatt Mann ………………………………………………………Public Works Director

VILLAGE HALL HOURSMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pmThursday 8:00 am-7:00 pmCommunity Development Department is open Thursday evenings until 7:00 pm during daylight savings hours

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MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES CALENDARMARCH6 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm7 Village Board meeting 7:00 pm9 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4)10 Daylight Savings Time Begins – SPRING AHEAD!11 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm15 Just My Luck! (see page 6) 6:00 pm16 Job Seeker Workshop (see page 6) 9:30 am19 Plan Commission 7:00 pm21 Village Board meeting 7:00 pm25 U-46 Spring Break and Open Gym (see page 5)26 Veterans Memorial Commission 7:00 pm29 Park District Egg Dive and Twilight Hunt (see page 6)

APRIL1 Yardwaste and Branch Pick-Up Program (see page 2)3 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm4 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm8 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm13 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4)16 Plan Commission 7:00 pm18 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm20 Job Seeker Workshop (see page 6) 9:30 am21 Sunday Concert Series: Peter Fletcher (see page 6) 2:00 pm23 Veterans Memorial Commission 7:00 pm24 Blood Drive Village Hall (see page 4) 2:00-8:00 pm27 SEED Event (see page 1) 10:00 am27 Art Appreciation Exhibit (see page 1) 1:00 pm

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a firefighter/paramedic? Doyou want to learn about fire suppression and rescue? Would youlike to view the department from a unique perspective?Consider joining our upcoming Citizen’s Fire Academy.

The Citizen’s Fire Academy offers residents new insights intohow firefighters and paramedics perform their duties andserve the community. It is also a great way to foster bettercommunication between citizens and the fire service through education.

The Academy consists of eight classes focused on topics such as HazardousMaterial Processing, Juvenile Fire Setters, Emergency Medical Assistance,Automobile Extrication, and more. The Academy will meet every Monday,April 1-May 20, at Fire Station #31, from 7:00-9:00 pm.

Applications are available at the Streamwood Fire Department or on-line.Class sizes are limited. The deadline to apply is March 18. If you haveany questions, please contact Chief Clark at (630) 736-3650 or by [email protected].

Streamwood Fire Department to OfferCitizen’s Fire Academy

Welcome to the Force! The Police Department welcomed its newestmember when Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke swore-in Officer Sara Magnusonat a recent Village Board meeting. Welcome to our team!